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Global Warming and What you can Do
By
Kadence Buchanan
 Global warming is a problem faced by our entire society .
Regardless of race, ethnicity, homeland, gender, and age, we are
all responsible for helping our planet through this tough time.
Soon, global warming will reach a tipping point in which there
will be nothing that we can do to stop its harmful effects. By
doing your part as a concerned citizen, there are some simple
changes that you can make to help decrease the damage that you
are doing to the planet's climate. Many things that you do in
your every day life contribute to global warming, from making
your morning commute to simply turning on a light switch. As a
country, America produces the most greenhouse gases per year on
the planet. It has been shown that the average American
contributes 6.6 tons of greenhouse gas per year. These emissions
have only increased since the early nineties, and we need to act
now to help save our planet?What can you do to help decrease
your greenhouse emissions? By simply changing a few things in
your lifestyle, you can help to decrease your greenhouse gas
emissions by as much as 12,280 pounds per year. Following are
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When buying electronic equipment, look for the ENERGY STAR
label. These devices limit the use of power, thereby allowing
you to cut consumption at least a little bit. Computers, fax
machines, copy machines, and various other pieces of home office
equipment can be found that are ENERGY STAR compliant.
Insulating your home can both reduce your energy bill and
help the planet by using less power.
Fluorescent lights or ENERGY STAR lights can be purchased to
bring down your electricity need.
Use low flow faucets in both your shower and your sink. If
you can't purchase a new toilet, placing a brick in the back of
your toilet tank can cut down on the amount of water used in
your toilet, saving water.
When relocating, try to find a job close to your home. |
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very act of commuting is one of the biggest problems with global
warming that we face, with suburban employees making hour-long
commutes, draining our planet's oil supply and increasing
greenhouse emissions. By carpooling 2 days a week, you can cut
your greenhouse emissions by 1,590 pounds per year!
When purchasing a new vehicle, look for one with a high
miles-per-gallon rating. Hybrids are ideal, but any car that
consumes less gas is recommended.
Kadence Buchanan writes articles on many topics
including
Weather,
Science, and
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